Government spending

Government spending

Topic

Heard in 6 episodes across 3 shows since Jul 2026

Government spending, or public expenditure, includes all government consumption, investment, and transfer payments. In national income accounting, it encompasses the acquisition of goods and services for current use to satisfy community needs, as well as investments intended to create future benefits, such as infrastructure and research.

Episodes

6
across 3 shows

First heard

Jul 2026

Expert statements

2
2 negative

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What experts have said about Government spending

2 statements · 2 negative

  1. Governments should address waste and corruption before raising taxes.

    “The first thing you should do is clean your fucking house.”

    Listen at 1:54:54

    Open the episode · #2535 - Andrew Wilson
  2. Giving governments more money will expand government and its waste.

    “if you give them more money, they're going to expand the government 100%.”

    Listen at 1:58:03

    Open the episode · #2535 - Andrew Wilson

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Episodes

6 episodes featuring Government spending, newest first

Government spending · PodLume